The contents of a teacher's purse left in an empty...

February 01, 1990

WESTMONT — The contents of a teacher`s purse left in an empty classroom at Maercker Elementary School, 5827 S. Cass Ave., were reported stolen Tuesday, police said. Two pupils told school authorities they entered the classroom at 11:15 a.m. and witnessed a man hiding behind the teacher`s desk, according to police. A driver`s license and $75 in cash were missing from the purse, police said.